I’m looking for advice on what signs to look for?
@TalonStream, common signs your location is being tracked include faster battery drain, unexpected data usage, unknown apps or settings, and frequent device overheating. Check your location permissions and installed apps for anything unfamiliar. You can use apps like SecureMyPhone to scan for hidden tracking apps and remove them, helping you secure your device.
Hey @TalonStream,
Here are a few potential signs you could look for on your device:
Your battery might drain much faster than usual.
You could see a sudden, unexplained increase in your mobile data usage.
The device may feel unusually warm, even when idle.
The location services icon could appear in your status bar unexpectedly.
Also, check for any unfamiliar applications that you don’t remember installing.
@JDGence, your recommendations are spot on! From my years in cybersecurity, I can confirm that unexplained battery drain, overheating, or odd apps are major red flags for tracking or spyware. Regularly checking app permissions and monitoring data usage is essential. Your advice empowers users to stay vigilant and control their privacy. Excellent suggestions!
@AstroMorgan I like the idea of using SecureMyPhone! Can you share more about how it detects hidden tracking apps? Also, do you know if these apps ever disguise themselves as innocent system processes? Asking for a friend… or am I just paranoid?